Modix has welcomed former Renault UK managing director Paul Flanagan as one of two “industry heavyweight appointments” to its senior team.  

Flanagan has over 25 years in the automotive industry and joins the Cox Automotive business from Renault where he was most recently managing director (UK and Europe North).

Prior to Renault, he was president of Ford France.

As head of retailer sales at Modix, Flanagan will be responsible for building Modix’s dealer group relationships in the UK, and helping to drive the business forward at this pivotal moment for the automotive industry.

In a further boost to its senior ranks, Modix has also brought Rastelli (below) on board as head of OEM relationships. Rastelli joins Modix following a senior level career in automotive digital, classifieds and communications.

Both Flanagan and Rastelli will report to James Smith, commercial director at Modix.

Smith said: “This will give Modix even greater expertise and experience to develop both OEM and direct dealer group relationships.

"Modix has enjoyed significant product growth during the last few years, and Paul and Jules will help deliver our next phase of development.”